Free Guitar Strings + a Free Lesson at Your Local Music Store
String Together brings free guitar string-changing events to music stores on Make Music Day. Sponsored by Elixir Strings, the first 12 people at each participating store receive a free set of strings and a hands-on lesson in how to change them.
How It Works
- A local music store signs up to host a String Together event
- Elixir Strings ships free string sets directly to the store
- On June 21, the store hosts a free string-changing session
- The first 12 people get free Elixir strings and a changing lesson from store staff
- Everyone leaves with fresh strings and new skills
Why Get Involved?
- 🎸 Free strings from one of the best brands in the business
- 🛠️ Learn (or brush up on) a fundamental guitar skill
- 🏪 Support your local music store by showing up on the biggest music day of the year
- 📈 Now in its second year — over 100 stores participated last year
Who Can Participate?
- Guitarists of all levels — beginners who've never changed strings are especially welcome
- Music stores looking for a fun, free event to drive foot traffic
- Guitar teachers who want to volunteer as string-changing coaches
Want to participate or know a store that should host? Contact the Make Music Vermont team at info@makemusicvt.org by May 30, 2026.